Enter the Wonderful World of Swallowtail Butterflies

A number of years ago I planted an anise plant. I enjoy herb gardening and this was just part of it. Then I noticed little "things" which I believed to be caterpillars. I watched and soon discovered that the birds enjoyed eating them. I did some research and sure enough they were black swallowtail caterpillars. More research and the help of an online friend and and I started raising swallowtails.















I will share my knowledge, my methods, my photos and my Zazzle butterfly products with you on this blog. I will also invite other Zazzle friends to share their butterfly products of swallowtails and other butterfly species.







Black Swallow Tail

Black Swallow Tail

Monday, June 13, 2011

They Do Grow Fast




This morning I decided to separate the larger caterpillars from the smaller ones just because I think they will be easier to keep track of. I have either eight or nine, one time I count & can only find 8, the next time I find 9. I hope when they get a little bigger I'll be able to get an accurate count. I brought in fresh anise and put it in little cups with water so it will stay fresh all day long. It is very important that the caterpillars have fresh food.

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